Modelling large spaces

[Nirhalfon]

Hello,

I am modelling a large sports hall with a domed roof. I understand that to get better results I should separate it to zones.
1. Do I need to physical separate it? ie in modelit through divide spaces (without partitions)? I am asking becuase it is taking the computer a long time to divide the space... Perhaps there is another way to assign thermal zones in a large space.
2. Initially I just multiplexed the same space 6 times to count for the 6 units in the zone- will that work?

PS- There was an entry from 2008 about modelling sports halls and auditoriums. In the quote below, the link doesn't work. It would be good to have the article.

"This is a common question and we usually advise to divide the space vertically as you have suggested.

Some more info on this and reasoning is covered in the knowledge base article http://www2.iesve.com/Support/Knowledge ... sectionId=".

Thanks,
Nir

[PCully]

I think it's this one http://www.iesve.com/support/knowledgebase/faq/2089

If you click on the Support tab of the IES website you can search the whole Support site (including Knowledge Base), it's free for all users, pretty good.

Phil